Final NTSB investigations
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR24LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations.NTSB CEN24LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · New Century, KSThe inability of the Boeing 75 pilot to anticipate that the Piper would stop earlier on the taxiway which resulted in the on-ground collision.NTSB CEN24LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLanni Charles T Skyranger II · Breaux Bridge, LAThe pilot’s decision to depart with the airplane over maximum gross weight, which reduced the climb performance and resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB CEN24LA183Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV9 · Linn Grove, IAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s approach resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s proper use of seatbelts before the landing.NTSB WPR24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR24LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WYThe pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ERA24LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Crestview, FLThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.NTSB CEN24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Davis, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway overrun.NTSB WPR24LA146Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobert Sterling 4P · Lake Havasu City, AZA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the ancillary fuel supply system components.NTSB WPR24LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Apopka, FLA partial loss of engine power due to sticking exhaust valves. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to use available engine data while troubleshooting a known engine issue and maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with…NTSB CEN24LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…NTSB ANC24LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTecnam P2010 · Waco, TXThe student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and his improper pitch control while he attempted a recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a significant nose-down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown.NTSB ERA24LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light.NTSB ERA24FA209Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Palmyra, VAThe pilot’s loss of control following an encounter with structural icing, which resulted in an inflight breakup of the airplane.NTSB WPR24LA142Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic Z-90 · Del Mar, CAThe passenger’s intentional departure from the balloon in flight as an act of suicide.NTSB WPR24LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael Milburn Vans RV8 · Cascade, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA139Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Olympia, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed action to arrest the descending, left pedal turn while maneuvering for a low-altitude hover with the helicopter near the maximum gross weight limitation, which resulted in an impact with the ground and a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA24LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Conway, SCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB DCA24FA179Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Houston, TXThe captain’s unintentional use of the nose down pitch trim during final approach which limited the elevator control authority resulting in a hard landing that collapsed the left main landing gear.NTSB WPR24LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Halls Crossing, UTThe airplane’s collision with a tree during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reported brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA138Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low level aerial application.NTSB ERA24LA212Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Georgetown, OHAn inadvertent encounter with the rotor wash of a nearby hovering helicopter during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA24LA208Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAdmore International Jets Aircam · DeLand, FLThe uncommanded movement of the left propeller into reverse during approach for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane at low altitude during approach.NTSB ERA24FA206Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Augusta, GAThe pilot’s excessive turn rate and bank angle while at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA174Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · West Chicago, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway.NTSB ERA24LA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Apex, NCThe loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, due to impact damage sustained to the brake system.NTSB ERA24LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while maneuvering at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Westminster, MDThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach and subsequent…NTSB CEN24LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Belle Chasse, LAThe inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Watervliet, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway.NTSB CEN24LA175Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · England, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during a low-level aerial application flight.NTSB WPR24LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S7 · Hemet, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR24LA143Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThatcher CX4 · Rowley, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR24LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Scappoose, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA24LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louisburg, NCThe pilot under instruction’s inadvertent use of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH-750 · Seymour, INThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during a takeoff attempt.NTSB CEN24FA170Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith CH601 · Bristol, INThe pilot’s loss of control during the descent for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a steep descent into terrain.NTSB WPR24LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · El Cajon, CAMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of an engine-driven vacuum pump, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the A&P IA’s lack of supervision.NTSB ERA24LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palatka, FLThe failure of the nose oil seal to remain secure in the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBaby Great Lakes - · Castroville, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear axle due to multiple fatigue crack initiation points joining into a single larger crack.NTSB CEN24LA168Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Clearbrook, MNThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24FA167Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVertical Aviation Technologies Hummingbird · Spring Branch, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen R Kunkle Mustang II · Philadelphia, PAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA24LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F35 · McAlpin, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to abort the takeoff at the predetermined decision point.NTSB ERA24LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportReddick Jonathan L Zodiac 601XLB · Dunbar, PAA total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on…NTSB WPR24FA132Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Anaconda, MTA total loss of engine power due to a loss of cooling oil to the turbine-to-compressor coupling shaft and subsequent fracture of the shaft at an altitude too low for the pilot to complete a successful autorotation. Contributing to the accident was carbon…NTSB ERA24LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Hornell, NYA cabin fire as a result of a damaged lithium-ion battery pack.